Manchester United target Samuel Umtiti reveals ‘various clubs’ are keen to sign him from Barcelona this summer

Barcelona defender Samuel Umtiti has admitted “various clubs” are interested in signing him this summer, amid strong links with a move to Manchester United.

The French centre-back’s future at the Nou Camp has been the subject of speculation in recent weeks amid claims surrounding his contract.

Reports have claimed Barca want to tie the 24-year-old down to a new deal to increase his buy-out clause, which currently stands at just €60million, but that negotiations have stalled over his wage demands.

“[Talks over a new contract] is not a matter I am going to get into. Nothing has begun from my side.

“Maybe there is interest [on Barca’s side], but for the moment nothing has started.”

However, Umtiti has hinted he has no plans to leave the Spanish giants this summer, saying he has “many objectives to fulfil with Barcelona” and that he is “very proud” and “happy” to be at the Catalan club.

Asked about his €60m release clause, he also added: “It’s not very big, everyone knows that. But it’s not something that interests or worries me.